Eve Bunting, inspirada por la herencia de narración irlandesa, creó una obra prolífica que abarca diversos grupos de edad y temas. Sus narrativas profundizan en un amplio espectro de la experiencia humana, desde cuentos conmovedores hasta representaciones sinceras de la agitación social. La voz distintiva de Bunting y su habilidad narrativa, perfeccionadas por una profunda conexión con la tradición oral, la convierten en una figura literaria significativa y cautivadora.
From beloved picture book author Eve Bunting, a playful story set in a magical swamp about overcoming greed with the power of love, nature, and music. On the sunny river dock, people pack onto the big tourist boat, waiting for their chance to see the alligators.
Der kleine Benjamin traut sich nicht aufs Wasser und das ist eine ziemlich traurige Angelegenheit für einen Entenjungen. Zwar weiß er, dass Enten beim Schwimmen gar nicht untergehen können. Aber er hat große Angst davor, es auszuprobieren. Und plötzlich geschieht es ... Eine liebevoll-zärtliche Geschichte, die aufzeigt, wie gut es tut, trotz „weicher Knie“ Ängste zu überwinden. Humorvoll. Frisch. Sehr ermutigend. Mit sanften, ausdrucksstarken Illustrationen. Ab 3 Jahren
Irish teenager Barry O’Neill is journeying to New York on the Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage. He’s homesick and worried about the Flynn boys traveling in steerage, who have threatened to throw him overboard. Little does Barry know that a struggle with the Flynns is the least of the dangers that await him. This suspenseful story is based on the true and terrible events that occurred as the Titanic sank one hundred years ago.
Der kleine Bär liebt sein kleines Boot. Mit ihm rudert er stundenlang auf dem Waldbeersee herum, fängt Fische oder lässt sich einfach die Sonne auf den Bauch scheinen. In seinem kleinen Boot ist er richtig glücklich. Doch aus kleinen Bären werden irgendwann große Bären. Das ist nun einmal so. Und kleine Boote bleiben klein. So klein, dass der Bär eines Tages nicht mehr in sein Boot hineinpasst. Also macht er sich auf die Suche nach einem anderen kleinen Bären, dem er das Boot überlassen kann und der es genauso lieben wird wie er. Das hinreißende Bilderbuch jetzt als Pappbilderbuch für kleine Kinderhände.
When the pot of green shamrocks that Rabbit has been growing for St. Patrick's Day goes missing, he asks all the other animals if they have seen it.
Farah feels alone, even when surrounded by her classmates. She listens and nods but doesn’t speak. It’s hard being the new kid in school, especially when you’re from another country and don’t know the language. Then, on a field trip to an apple orchard, Farah discovers there are lots of things that sound the same as they did at home, from dogs crunching their food to the ripple of friendly laughter. As she helps the class make apple cider, Farah connects with the other students and begins to feel that she belongs.Ted Lewin’s gorgeous sun-drenched paintings and Eve Bunting’s sensitive text immediately put the reader into another child’s shoes in this timely story of a young Muslim immigrant.
Publication 2001 The Summer of Riley A scholastic book A boy and his dog
A little boy has a bad case of the bedroom monsters. Who can he turn to for help? Now available in paperback, this delightful bedtime tale by Caldecott Award-winner Eve Bunting will reassure kids and delight their parents.
Rhyming text follows the experiences of a red fox as it searches across a wintery landscape for food.
Award-winning author Eve Bunting’s hilariously fun story about the world’s stinkiest sneakers is one kids are sure to love! The competition, friendship, and rivalry make this book a laugh-out-loud story that is perfect for grade school children. Colin has spent weeks perfecting his sneaker odor for the Stinkiest Sneakers in the World contest. If he wins, he'll get three brand-new pairs of Slam Dunkers sneakers: one for himself, one for his little sister, Amy, and one for his best pal, Webster.But now, after weeks of working toward stinky perfection—not washing his feet, wearing no socks, jogging to get his feet juicy, and even sleeping with his sneakers on—the nasty, stinky sneakers are missing!
Daniel, his mother and cat watch an inner-city riot from their apartment window. When their building catches alight they are evacuated to a church. Observations from child's point of view.
Susan ist wunschlos glücklich. Doch eines Tages wird alles anders: Die Familie muss sich einem Blutgruppentest unterziehen, da der Verdacht besteht, dass Susan nach ihrer Geburt in Krankenhaus vertauscht worden ist...
A little girl and her father tour a dark, mysterious house, eventually revealed to be a "Halloween House."
In this ALA Notable Children's Book, a homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal trying not to be noticed, is given hope when a trapped bird finally finds its freedom.
This is the wall, my grandfather's wall. On it are the names of those killed in a war, long ago. "A father and his young son have come to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to find the name of the grandfather the little boy never knew. They share the sadness as well as the pride of having Grandpa's name there. This moving account is beautifully told from a young child's point of view." ( The Horn Book , starred review). "Himler's intense, quiet watercolors capture the dignity of the setting as Bunting's story reaches to the heart of deep emotions. A quiet, respectful exploration." (Booklist) "Captures the meaning of the memorial to the American people, especially to those who have lost loved ones. A sensitive and moving picture book." ( School Library Journal , starred review) One of this book's many 5-star reviewers "As a teacher, this is the perfect book to read to help kids understand more about Memorial Day." Another reviewer, a Vietnam veteran, "Bought this to give to my great-grandson on Memorial Day. The book gave us an excellent story and illustrations that helped keep his interest and it started a great discussion that has lasted for weeks after the reading."
Jesse Harmon knows he will never forget the night his brother, Bry, was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Striving to ease his grief, Jesse and Bry's girlfriend, Chloe, begin a search for the driver--and uncover other truths just as difficult and disturbing.
"I peer outside, there's something there. That makes me shiver, spikes my hair. It must be Halloween. Four pairs of eyes stare from the blackness to watch fearsome creatures trick-or-treat. Vampires prowl; witches and ghosts glide past. A sheeted creature thumps his feet on the steps and drags his claws across the floor.
"Krähe", 17 Jahre alt, lebt als Außenseiter in einer versteckten Behausung in einem abbruchreifen Gebäude am Pier eines Kalifornischen Badeortes. Er rettet Valentine bei einem Selbstmordversuch aus dem Meer und nimmt sie - widerwillig - in sein Versteck auf. Nach drei Tagen trennen sich die beiden, aber in dieser Zeit entwickelt sich aus anfänglichen Spannungen gegenseitige Zuneigung und Verantwortung.§§
Discusses the habits and characteristics of sharks and introduces the many kinds.
Jamie seeks a way to prove that he is not too young to march in the big St. Patrick's Day parade.
